POTA Portable antenna mount
Had a request for mount build details so here it is. The pictures tell the story, the hitch parts are from Harbor Freight. Removed the […]
Antennas
My POTA Setup
Discovered Parks On The Air earlier this year as a hunter and with the purchase of a camper in the spring. I began to plan […]
Upgrading a Yaesu G-800SA rotor for remote control with a ERC Version 4 SMD USB
Having to manually drive the rotor has become a pain as I have to keep an eye on the rotor controller while also occupying a […]
MFJ-1886 Receive Loop review
Once I tracked down all of the noisy wall warts in the house 😉 I am fortunate to have a RF noise quiet location, however […]
160m and 60m Inverted L project
With winter approaching it is time to make improvements to my antenna setup for 160m. The current Inverted V with its high angle of radiation […]
LMR-SW540 Repeater feedline
My experience using LMR-SW540 feedline on my backyard repeater.
N0IAI Repeater on the air
The N0IAI Repeater is on the air servicing Harrisonville and surrounding areas.
Dipole adventures
I was unable to get low band dipoles up before winter hit and frankly I was just tired of antenna work. With better weather I have experimented with a couple solutions, read on to learn more.
FoxDelta – USB Antenna Analyzer review
It is a two-fer, fun to build and a great tool for antenna work. Build yourself this PC based antenna analyzer without breaking the bank.
Tower Time – Lightning suppression
Trying to keep my shinny 100ft lightning rod from damaging gear.
Tower drop shot from a drone
Ran across this on another blog I follow and wanted to share. Hams love towers and the photography is awesome.
Tower Climbing Boots
The wayback machine Radio for me was at first a hobby which then led into an occupation. When I graduated college the unemployment rate in […]
Ameritron RCS-4 Remote coax switch “kit” review
Looking at the available solutions to maximize the utilization of my feedlines, I selected the Ameritron RCS-4 Remote coax switch for placement at my tower […]
Tower Time – Part 8 – Wrap up
Inspection The county building department came out after the tower was set and signed of on the project. With this formality complete I was able […]
Tower Time – Part 7 – Crane day
The weather which was forecast to be warm but wet, stayed warm and dry with an overcast sky, moderate winds and temp in the 50s. […]
Tower Time – Part 6 – RSL Assembly
Putting together a one ton erector set.
Tower Time – Part 5 – Zoning variance application
My journey down the tower zoning path.
Tower Time – Part 4 – Foundation
Tower site preparation, foundation excavation and pouring.
Tower Time – Part 3 – Permits and erector sets for big boys
County building permits and picking up the tower from the distributor.
Tower Time – Part 2 – Tower make and model
With the tower requirements understood the next step is to identify the manufacturer and model.